Places And Travel
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Pacific Northwest
Friday Harbor, Astoria, Hood River, and Sandpoint top these Pacific Northwest towns where you can park once and explore by foot, from waterfronts to downtowns.
Why Joshua Trees Grow In Only One Desert
Joshua trees grow in the Mojave Desert and its fringes, where winter cold, specialist yucca moths, and higher ground shape how the desert yucca survives.
10 Small Towns in Southern California with the Best Downtowns
Ten Southern California small towns with distinctive downtowns, from Solvang's Danish windmills and Julian's Gold Rush boardwalks to Avalon's Art Deco casino.
The Beetle Colorado Released To Kill A Tree
Colorado released the tamarisk leaf beetle to kill invasive saltcedar. It worked, then wrecked an endangered bird's habitat. The tamarisk beetle's wild story.
8 Ideal Alberta Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Three days is all it takes to trade the city for turquoise lakes, badlands hoodoos, and Rocky Mountain trails. Here are 8 Alberta long-weekend escapes.
10 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Rockies This Year
Rockies natural wonders, from the Maroon Bells and Grand Prismatic Spring to Redfish Lake and Lake Louise: 10 stops worth the drive, from New Mexico to B.C.
8 Playfully Peculiar Towns In Wisconsin
Wisconsin towns that embrace the odd: wooden trolls in Mount Horeb, goats on a Sister Bay roof, a giant musky in Hayward, and Rhinelander's legendary Hodag.
12 Coziest Mountain Towns In The United States
The United States has many cool and interesting places where people have built footholds among the towering peaks, such as these eight coziest mountain towns.
12 Overlooked Towns In North Carolina Worth Visiting
North Carolina may be home to destinations that stand out, but these overlooked small towns are worth visiting, including Washington, Morganton, and more.
11 Great Road Trips to Take In The Chesapeake Bay
Take the long way around Chesapeake Bay on roads that cross marshes, old harbor towns, ferry routes, and some of the coast’s best backroads.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut
Nine Connecticut towns with home values near or below the state average, including Torrington, Groton, Putnam, Wethersfield, Newington, and Windham.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In New Jersey
Explore eight New Jersey small towns where historic main streets, museums, theaters, breweries, antique shops, and festivals bring downtowns to life.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Ohio
Ohio is home to 11 standout small towns, spanning Lake Erie, Amish country, and riverfront settlements with centuries of history.
The State Parks Where You Might Meet A Black Bear
Black bears are established residents of 8 US state parks, with frequent sightings at Florida's Fakahatchee Strand and Pennsylvania's Promised Land.
6 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Louisiana
Charming Louisiana towns offer historic streets and waterfront scenery, plus Cajun culture, beaches, and quirky attractions for a relaxed getaway.
9 Best Attractions To Visit On The Gulf Coast
Nine of the Gulf Coast's best attractions, spanning Florida to Texas, from Siesta Key Beach and the Biloxi Lighthouse to Fort Pickens and the USS Alabama.
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Great Lakes This Year
Great Lakes wonders from Niagara Falls and Pictured Rocks to Apostle Islands sea caves, Sleeping Bear dunes and the limestone cliffs of Manitoulin Island.
The Largest Speedways In The United States
The Largest Speedways In The United States ranked by permanent seating, led by Indianapolis, with Bristol, Daytona, Talladega, and Las Vegas close behind.
10 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Massachusetts
Massachusetts charms with Nantucket beaches, Salem history, Berkshire estates, and inviting small-town shops across ten adorable destinations.
The Best Small Town On Florida's Emerald Coast For Seniors
Fort Walton Beach has the Emerald Coast's trauma center, a city senior center, two municipal golf courses, and home prices well below its beach neighbors.
The National Parks Worth Visiting In October
October brings peak fall color to seven national parks, from Zion and Guadalupe Mountains in the West to Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains in the East.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Ireland Towns
If you’re seeking the right scene for your next Irish adventure, you need not look any further. Here are the 11 most scenic Ireland towns.
11 Small Towns in Tasmania with the Best Downtowns
Convict-built bridges, a weathered mining outpost, and a village beneath a volcanic plug reveal the unexpected character of Tasmania’s small towns.
9 Best Pacific Coast Towns For Retirees
Explore 9 of the best Pacific Coast towns for retirement, with affordable homes, reliable healthcare, ocean access, and plenty to enjoy year-round.
11 Small Towns in Northern California with the Best Downtowns
Northern California's 11 best small-town downtowns, from coastal Mendocino and Capitola to gold rush towns like Sutter Creek and Nevada City.
7 Ideal British Columbia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Cold-water surf, alpine gondolas, and grizzly country with no crowds. Seven British Columbia destinations worth three days of your 2026 calendar.
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Southern United States This Year
Southern US natural wonders, from Mammoth Cave and Big Bend to the Okefenokee Swamp, New River Gorge and the Everglades: 11 places worth a trip this year.
8 Most Scenic Drives in Arizona
Arizona drives that climb from saguaro desert to pine forest, following Oak Creek Canyon, Mount Lemmon, the Coronado Trail, and the Grand Canyon's South Rim.
The 9 Most Scenic Illinois Towns
Together, these 9 scenic Illinois towns provide a lovely setting for anyone seeking a rural retreat amidst Mother Nature's bounty.
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Ozarks This Year
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Ozarks This Year include the Buffalo National River, Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, Johnson's Shut-Ins, and Elephant Rocks.
The Best Small Town In New England For Seniors
Dover, New Hampshire, offers seniors a walkable riverfront downtown, no income or sales tax, two nearby hospitals, senior housing, and river trails.
The Safest Small Towns In Texas
Small and quiet isn't the same as safe. In these eight Texas towns, crime has stayed low for years, making them real places to settle and raise a family.
The State Parks With Trees Older Than The Country
From California's coastal redwoods to Vermont's hemlocks, these US state parks shelter old-growth trees that were alive long before the country was founded.
The Most Underrated Towns In Minnesota
Minnesota's underrated towns include Pipestone's working quarries, Wabasha's National Eagle Center, and Henderson's zipline over the Minnesota River Valley.
Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Tampa
Small towns near Tampa, Florida, range from Anna Maria's Pine Avenue and Dunedin's Scottish heritage to the Greek-rooted sponge docks of Tarpon Springs.
12 Prettiest Small Towns In New England
New England small towns like Littleton, Litchfield, and Camden pair historic Main Streets with mountain trails, harbor views, and seaside state parks.
The American Towns That Are Getting Younger
While the country got older between censuses, seven small towns got younger, from a Bakken oil city to a retirement community that dropped its age limits.
9 Best Attractions To Visit In Pennsylvania
From a house on a waterfall to a glass-floor skywalk over a gorge, these standout Pennsylvania attractions deliver history, thrills, and gardens.
Five Classic Americana Downtowns In Tennessee
Paris, Greeneville, Sweetwater, Bell Buckle and Winchester keep working courthouses, railroad hotels and single-screen theaters in daily use.
Feed Florida Alligators From Their Side Of The Fence
Feed Florida Alligators From Their Side Of The Fence at Gatorland, where Adventure Hour puts you in the breeding marsh with a bucket of chicken and no fence.